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Supplemental Financial Information (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Dec. 31, 2013
Supplemental Financial Information          
Earnings from continuing operations allocated to common shares $ 458 $ 473 $ 795 $ 1,013  
Net earnings allocated to common shares 463 473 837 1,013  
Noncash impact of tax benefits from resolution of prior year tax positions included in other, net use of cash in Net cash from operating activities     70    
Component of long-term investment          
Long-term Investment Securities 130   130   119
Defined Benefit Plans
         
Component of long-term investment          
Benefit plan contributions by employer     330 320  
Medical and Dental Plans
         
Component of long-term investment          
Benefit plan contributions by employer     40 40  
Equity securities
         
Component of long-term investment          
Long-term Investment Securities 95   95   93
Other
         
Component of long-term investment          
Long-term Investment Securities $ 35   $ 35   $ 26